Elijah, Op.70 (Mendelssohn, Felix)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 parts (42 numbers)
Composition Year 1846, rev.1847
Genre Categories Sacred oratorios; Oratorios; Religious works; [41 more...]For 4 voices, mixed chorus, orchestra; For voices and chorus with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the soprano voice; Scores featuring the alto voice; Scores featuring the tenor voice; Scores featuring the bass voice; Scores featuring mixed chorus; Scores featuring the orchestra; German language; English language; For 2 oboes, oboe damore, 2 English horns, bass oboe, 2 bassoons (arr); Scores featuring the oboe (arr); Scores featuring the oboe damore (arr); Scores featuring the English horn (arr); Scores featuring the bass oboe (arr); Scores featuring the bassoon (arr); For 8 players (arr); For 2 oboes, oboe damore, 3 English horns, 2 bassoons (arr); For voice, organ (arr); For voices with keyboard (arr); Scores featuring the voice (arr); Scores featuring the baritone voice (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For organ (arr); For 2 voices, piano (arr); Scores featuring the soprano voice (arr); For mixed chorus (arr); Scores featuring mixed chorus (arr); For unaccompanied chorus (arr); For voice, violin, organ (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); For voices with solo instruments (arr); For harp (arr); Scores featuring the harp (arr)

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Full Scores

 Part 1
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⇒ 5 more: Part 2 • Introduction - No.9 • Nos.10-20 • Nos.21-35 • Nos.36-42

 Part 2
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 Introduction - No.9
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 Nos.10-20
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 Nos.21-35
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 Nos.36-42
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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1846.
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Misc. Notes Biblioteka Jagiellońska, Kraków (PL-Kj): Mus. ms. autogr. Mendelssohn 51
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Editor First edition
Language German / English
Publisher. Info. Bonn: N. Simrock, n.d.[1847]. Plate 4651.
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Misc. Notes Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus.5543.D.515
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 Complete Score (Preview)
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Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdys Werke, Serie 13
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel, 1875. Plate M.B. 86.
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Misc. Notes Originally scanned at about 160pi, converted to 600dpi monochrome.
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Language German
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.1766, n.d.(ca.1880). Plate 6032.
Reprinted Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.1766, 1994. Plate 6032.
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Misc. Notes ca.1880 edition reprinted with spurious 1994 copyright notice. Also reprinted in 1965.
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Publisher. Info. Vienna: Wiener Philharmonischer Verlag, 1923. Plate W.Ph.V. 29.
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Misc. Notes Preface by Hans Gál removed
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Parts

⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭, A, C) • Bassoon 1, 2 • Horn 1, 2 (D, E, C, G, F, A, E♭) • Horn 3, 4 (B♭, F, C, D, E, A) • Trumpet 1, 2 (D, C, E♭, B♭, E, A) • Trombone 1, 2, 3 (alto, tenor, bass clefs), Ophicleïde (Tuba) • Timpani • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor Julius Rietz (1812–1877)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1890). Plate Orch.B. 815/817.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70).
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Vocal Scores

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Editor First edition
Language German
Publisher. Info. Bonn: Simrock, n.d.[1847]. Plate 4648.
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Misc. Notes Sächsische Landesbibliothek, Dresden (D-Dl): Mus.5543.D.508
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Language English
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer and Co., n.d.[1869].
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Language French / German
Translator Maurice Bourges (1812–1881), French text
Publisher. Info. Paris: Brandus & Cie., n.d.[1872]. Plate B. & Cie. 8851.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
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Editor Hermann Kretzschmar (1848–1924)
Language German / English
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1890). Plate 7618.
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Language English
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, 1892. Plate 10188.
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Selections

Language English
Publisher. Info. New York: G. Schirmer, n.d.[1892]. Plate 36349.
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Copyist Eduard Henschke (1805–1854)
Publisher. Info. Manuscript, 1846.
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Publisher. Info. Sabbath Evenings: A Collection of Songs, Duets, Trios, and Quartets
Boston: Oliver Ditson & Co., 1854.
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Editor Jürgen Knuth
Publisher. Info. Altena: Jürgen Knuth
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Misc. Notes These file(s) are part of the Werner Icking Music Collection.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

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For Piano 4 hands (Wittmann)
Arranger Robert Wittmann (1804–ca.1891)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d. Plate 6053.
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For Piano (Wittmann)
Arranger Robert Wittmann (1804–?)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1878). Plate 6011, 6054.
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For Organ (Calkin)
Arranger George Calkin (1829–1911)
Publisher. Info. London: Ewer & Co., n.d.(ca.1856).
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Misc. Notes Royal College of Music Library, London (GB-Lcm): D1932/17 and D1932/18
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Arranger George Calkin (1829–1911)
Editor New & revised edition.
Publisher. Info. London: Novello, Ewer & Co., n.d.(ca.1881). Plates 6466a–b.
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Misc. Notes Includes 10 'airs' from the oratorio.
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Duet: Lord, Bow Thine Ear (No.2)

See: Duette für zwei Singstimmen
For 2 Sopranos and Piano (Abt)
Arranger Franz Abt (1819–1885)
Language German
Publisher. Info. Sämmtliche Lieder und Gesänge für 2 Singstimmen (pp.60-63)
Braunschweig: Collection Litolff, n.d.(ca.1900). Plate 965.
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Aria: If with all your hearts (No.4)

For Piano (Austin)
Arranger Ernest Austin (1874–1947)
Publisher. Info. Sunday at Home, pp.30-31
London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, n.d.[1943]. Plate A.H.&C. Ltd. 11774.
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For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120 (pp.24-25)
London: Boosey & Co., n.d.(ca.1899). Plate H.707.
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Doublequartet: For He Shall Give His Angels (No.7)

For Double Reed Octet (Notenschreiber)

 Score and Parts
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Misc. Notes 2 oboes, oboe d'amore, 2 English horns, bass oboe, 2 bassoons (or 2 oboes, oboe d'amore, 3 English horns, 2 bassoons)
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Chorus: Baal, we cry to thee; hear and answer us! (No.11)

For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, p.6
London: Boosey & Co., n.d.(ca.1899). Plate H.707.
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Quartet: Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord (No.15)

For Mixed Chorus (van Ryckeghem)

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Arranger André Van Ryckeghem
Language German
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For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, p.7
London: Boosey & Co., n.d.(ca.1899). Plate H.707.
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Chorus: Thanks be to God (No.20)

For Organ (Steggall)
Arranger Charles Steggall (1826–1905)
Publisher. Info. London: Ewer & Co., n.d.[1853].
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Chorus: Be Not Afraid (No.22)

For Organ (Steggall)
Arranger Charles Steggall (1826–1905)
Publisher. Info. London: Ewer & Co., n.d.[1853].
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For Organ (Boyse)

 Complete Score
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Arranger Arthur Boyse (fl.1890-1920)
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, 1917. Plate J. & W.C. 3006.
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Aria: It is enough, O Lord now take away my life (No.26)

For Baritone and Organ (Brunet)

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For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, pp.10-12
London: Boosey & Co., n.d.(ca.1899). Plate H.707.
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Trio: Lift thine eyes (No.28)

For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, p.26
London: Boosey & Co., n.d.(ca.1899). Plate H.707.
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Aria: O Rest in the Lord (No.31)

For Mixed Chorus (Freistedt)

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Arranger Bernd Freistedt
Language German
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For Voice, Violin and Organ (Jolliet)

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For Harp (Aptommas)
Arranger Thomas Aptommas (1829–1913)
Publisher. Info. New York: J.F. Browne, 1854.
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For Piano (Austin)
Arranger Ernest Austin (1874–1947)
Publisher. Info. Sunday at Home, pp.28-29
London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, n.d.[1943]. Plate A. H. & C. Ltd. 11774.
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For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, pp.14-15
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Quartet: O come everyone that thirsteth (No.41)

For Piano (Foster)
Arranger Myles Birket Foster (1851–1922)
Publisher. Info. The Cavendish Music Books, No.120, pp.16-17
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Sketches and Drafts

 Sketches
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General Information

Work Title Elijah
Alternative. Title Elias, ein Oratorium nach Worten des alten Testaments
Name Translations Elias; Elias (Mendelssohn); Elias (oratorio); Elias (oratorium); エリヤ (メンデルスゾーン); [8 more...]אליהו; Elia; Elías; Eliáš; Elies; 以利亞 (孟德爾遜); Elias, op. 70; Elias (oratório)
Name Aliases Elija (Mendelssohn)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 175006920; LCCN: n80122964; GND: 300101392; BNF: 139161916
Composer Mendelssohn, Felix
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.70 ; MWV A 25
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IFM 31
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 42 movements in 2 parts:
  • Part I.
Introduction (Elijah): As God the Lord of Israel liveth (12 bars)
Overture (orchestra) (77 bars)
1. Chorus (SATB): Help, Lord! (69 bars)
2. Duet (SS) with Choir (SATB): Lord! bow thine ear to our prayer! (53 bars)
3. Recitative (Obadiah): Ye people, rend your hearts (10 bars)
4. Aria (Obadiah): If with all your hearts (51 bars)
5. Chorus (SATB): Yet doth the Lord see it not (138 bars)
6. Recitative (Angel I): Elijah! get thee hence (9 bars)
7. Double quartet (Angels, SSAATTBB): For he shall give his angels (79 bars)
Recit. (Angel I): Now Cherith's brook is dried up (16 bars)
8. Recitative, Aria, Duet (Widow, Elijah): What have I to do with thee? (143 bars)
9. Chorus (SATB): Blessed are the men who fear him (66 bars)
10. Recitative (Elijah, Ahab, SATB): As God the Lord of Sabaoth liveth (95 bars)
11. Chorus (SSAATTBB): Baal, we cry to thee; hear and answer us! (140 bars)
12. Recitative (Elijah, SATB): Call him louder, for he is a god! (32 bars)
13. Recitative (Elijah, SATB): Call him louder! he heareth not! (90 bars)
14. Aria with Choir (Elijah, SATB): Lord God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel! (38 bars)
15. Quartet (SATB): Cast thy burden upon the Lord (17 bars)
16. Recitative (Elijah, SATB): O thou, who makest thine angels spirits (73 bars)
17. Aria (Elijah): Is not his word like a fire? (90 bars)
18. Arioso (Angel I): Woe unto them who forsake him! (42 bars)
19. Recitative (Obadiah, Elijah, SATB, Youth): O man of God, help thy people! (98 bars)
20. Chorus (SATB): Thanks be to God (140 bars)
  • Part II.
21. Aria (Soprano): Hear ye, Israel! (158 bars)
22. Chorus (SATB): Be not afraid, saith God the Lord (118 bars)
23. Recitative (Elijah, Queen, SATB): The Lord hath exalted thee (70 bars)
24. Chorus (Obadiah, Elijah): Woe to him, he shall perish (46 bars)
25. Recitative (Tenor): Man of God, now let my words (28 bars)
26. Aria (Elijah): It is enough, O Lord now take away my life (118 bars)
27. Recitative (Tenor): See, now he sleepeth (8 bars)
28. Trio (SSA): Lift thine eyes (39 bars)
29. Chorus (SATB): He, watching over Israel, slumbers not (79 bars)
30. Recitative (Angel I, Elijah): Arise, Elijah, for thou hast a long journey (33 bars)
31. Aria (Angel I): O rest in the Lord (34 bars)
32. Chorus (SATB): He that shall endure to the end, shall be saved (37 bars)
33. Recitative (Elijah, Angel II): Night falleth round me, O Lord! (27 bars)
34. Chorus (SATB): Behold! God the Lord passeth by! (191 bars)
35. Quartet (SSAA), Choir (SATB): Above him stood the Seraphim; Holy is God the Lord (48 bars)
36. Recitative (SSATTBB, Elijah): Go, return upon thy way! I go on my way (19 bars)
37. Arioso (Elijah): For the mountains shall depart (36 bars)
38. Chorus (SATB): Then did Elijah the prophet break forth (57 bars)
39. Aria (Tenor): Then shall the righteous shine forth (44 bars)
40. Recitative (Soprano): Behold, God hath sent Elijah (19 bars)
41. Chorus (SSAATTBB): But the Lord, from the north hath raised one (61 bars)
Quartet (SATB): O come everyone that thirsteth (52 bars)
42. Chorus (SATB): And then shall your light break forth (127 bars)
Lord, our Creator
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1846, rev.1847
First Performance. 1846/08/26 in Birmingham, City Hall
Triennial Music Festival, Felix Mendelssohn (conductor)
First Publication. 1847 - London: J. J. Ewer // Bonn: N. Simrock
Librettist Composer, with Julius Schubring (1806–1889), Karl Klingemann (1798–1862)
William Bartholomew (1793–1867), English text (sung at premiere)
Language German and English
Average DurationAvg. Duration 130 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voices, mixed chorus (SSSAATTB), orchestra
InstrDetail [more...]
Cast
Elijah (baritone)
Widow (soprano)
Youth (soprano)
Angel II (soprano)
Queen (alto)
Angel I (alto)
Obadiah (tenor)
Ahab (tenor)

Mixed Chorus (SATB)
Orchestra

2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, ophicleïde, timpani, organ, strings
Authorities Wikidata
External Links Wikipedia article
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